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March 31, 2020 Following unanimous passage of stimulus, bringing +$115 billion to New York immediately, Schumer, Gillibrand announce NY communities will get an additional $2.4 billion in CDBG funding Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Barrasso, Bennet, Roe, Schrier Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling on HHS to Help Rural Health Providers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Nadler, Feinstein, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law To Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Address Child Care Needs Of Frontline Workers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The American people are at war with the #coronavirus. Our doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, grocery store clerks and first responders are on the frontline. Why would we send them into battle unarmed? They ALL need N-95 masks and personal protective equipment. NOW." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - After Rising Numbers of Federal Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19 & First COVID-19 related Death Reported in Federal Prison, Nadler & Bass Renew Call for DOJ to Take Action Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 30, 2020 Velazquez on Presumed Coronavirus Infection Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 30, 2020 Suozzi travels to DC to ensure coronavirus "phase three" passage Rep. Tom Suozzi
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We're thankful for the service members on the Comfort. We're thankful they're here to help New York. We quickly pushed resources to the Navy and the Army Corps of Engineers so that we could get the ship and her crew in NYC nearly a week ahead of schedule!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We built robust, multilayered accountability and transparency mechanisms to ensure taxpayer funds are properly used to protect workers and people. Glenn Fine must exercise his full oversight authority to ensure that the Trump administration implements the CARES Act as intended." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to @SenWarren for fighting side by side with me against the GOP ploy to have virtually no oversight, transparency, or accountability. Senate Democrats fought to make this bill better for people and workers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Viruses do not discriminate. Blaming Chinese and Asian Americans is ignorant and dangerous. We are all in this fight together. And we will beat this scourge as a united people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "My first Zoom press conference from home ever. Subject: $112 billion for New York to fight coronavirus. Helpers: My daughter Jessica and my grandson Noah." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Votes to Enact Third Piece of Emergency Legislation, Provide Relief for American Families During Covid-19 Public Health Crisis Rep. Joe Morelle
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Florida Gov has set up checkpoints on I-95 to stop drivers from the NYC area. Instead of trying to scapegoat New Yorkers here's a thought. Look in the mirror. This is the same guy who allowed thousands of spring breakers to wildly party on Florida beaches for days. Shameless." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Because Democrats insisted on these changes, the assistance to people, workers in businesses small, medium, large, the self-employed, freelancers, or gig workers is not just a one-shot deal, but a continuing paycheck that will help during this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "The House just passed the #CARESAct to address the #coronavirus pandemic. America is a resilient nation. We defeated the Great Depression. We defeated Nazi Germany. We defeated Jim Crow. We will defeat #COVID19 as well #FlattenTheCurve #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Cruise industry often registers abroad to avoid US taxes, environmental regs, worker rights Now seems they want a taxpayer-funded bailout?! No--We rebuffed GOP attempts to bailout companies registered abroad Cruise companies registered or organized off our shores won't qualify" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Chairman Nadler Introduces Bill to Help State and Local Prisons Test & Treat COVID-19 Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "The House just passed the bill! Democrats fought to put public health and people and workers first--help for our health system, unemployment insurance on steroids, strict oversight, & more While not a panacea--it will address many of our vital, immediate health and economic needs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 Rep. Elise Stefanik
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Deirdre Finnegan is a nurse at @NYULangone . She and her team are on the frontlines of this crisis fighting hard for New Yorkers and New York families. And here's what they're asking: "We stay here for you. Please stay home for us."" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats refused to be jammed by Senator Mitch McConnell into accepting a bad bill. We fought to put our healthcare system, people, and workers first and made the bill much better. This @NYTimes article is worth a read:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - ""A damn no" That's what Senator Murray told Senate Democrats about the Republican plan for a $500 billion slush fund. I can't thank @PattyMurray enough for her work fighting to make this bill better for people and workers across America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Clarke Votes in Favor of the Bipartisan CARES ACT to Combat COVID-19 Rep. Yvette Clarke
March 27, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com Inc. - Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Bernie Sanders lead Letter Calling on Amazon to Protect Workers Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 27, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
March 27, 2020 Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Passage of Historic Families & Workers-First Coronavirus Legislation and The Emergency Relief It Sends to New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat
March 27, 2020 Tonko Applauds Passage of $2 Trillion Coronavirus Response Package Rep. Paul Tonko
March 27, 2020 Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Passage of CARES Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 27, 2020 Velazquez on CARES Act Passage Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 27, 2020 Meng Announces House Passage of $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act Rep. Grace Meng
March 27, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Grace Meng Rep. Grace Meng
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Spanberger Presses FDA to Cut Red Tape for Central Virginia Distilleries Producing Hand Sanitizer Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Last night--Republicans didn't want to include provisions to prohibit Pres. Trump, his family, & businesses controlled by govt leaders from receiving funds Treasury will disburse We stared them down These prohibitions and our transparency reqs are in the bill that passed 96-0" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to Chris Kempczinski, President and Chief Executive Official of McDonald's - Harris Leads Call for Large Employers to Enact Emergency Paid Leave Protections Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Wild leads letter to guarantee health care workers paid sick leave Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 44 lawmakers demand answers to administration's unsubstantiated coronavirus claims Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng and Ocasio-Cortez Call on President Trump to Prioritize Transfer of Personal Protective Equipment and Ventilators From National Stockpile to Elmhurst Hospital Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 25, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Is Interviewed About The Defense Protection Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "There are millions of Americans watching us right now, separated from friends & family, unsure when the time will come when life may return to normal. Let us tell them help is on the way. That they are not alone. That this country, this Senate, this government, is here for them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for more than $150 billion for our healthcare system. That includes a new $100 billion fund that is available to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis. Tests, ventilators, beds, protective equipment, medicines, lost revenues, staffing, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought to put people and workers first. We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus. The agreement now reflects those priorities." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are holding up the Coronavirus relief package because of direct payments to displaced employees. They have never been for everyday Americans. And they never will be. House Dems will always stand up #ForThePeople. We. Will. Prevail." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "To Americans across the country, help is on the way. Because we fought to make this bill better: It puts people and workers first, not corporations. It gives more money to our healthcare system, to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for urgent help for small business. My dad was a small businessman, an exterminator. I know how small business people worry and suffer. We wanted to make sure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for our healthcare system We fought to save jobs, millions of small businesses, millions of aviation jobs, more We fought to ensure Americans who lost jobs will be able to pay rent, mortgages, food because of the greatest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
March 31, 2020 Following unanimous passage of stimulus, bringing +$115 billion to New York immediately, Schumer, Gillibrand announce NY communities will get an additional $2.4 billion in CDBG funding Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Barrasso, Bennet, Roe, Schrier Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling on HHS to Help Rural Health Providers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Nadler, Feinstein, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law To Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Address Child Care Needs Of Frontline Workers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The American people are at war with the #coronavirus. Our doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, grocery store clerks and first responders are on the frontline. Why would we send them into battle unarmed? They ALL need N-95 masks and personal protective equipment. NOW." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - After Rising Numbers of Federal Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19 & First COVID-19 related Death Reported in Federal Prison, Nadler & Bass Renew Call for DOJ to Take Action Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 30, 2020 Velazquez on Presumed Coronavirus Infection Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 30, 2020 Suozzi travels to DC to ensure coronavirus "phase three" passage Rep.Tom Suozzi
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We're thankful for the service members on the Comfort. We're thankful they're here to help New York. We quickly pushed resources to the Navy and the Army Corps of Engineers so that we could get the ship and her crew in NYC nearly a week ahead of schedule!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We built robust, multilayered accountability and transparency mechanisms to ensure taxpayer funds are properly used to protect workers and people. Glenn Fine must exercise his full oversight authority to ensure that the Trump administration implements the CARES Act as intended." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to @SenWarren for fighting side by side with me against the GOP ploy to have virtually no oversight, transparency, or accountability. Senate Democrats fought to make this bill better for people and workers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Viruses do not discriminate. Blaming Chinese and Asian Americans is ignorant and dangerous. We are all in this fight together. And we will beat this scourge as a united people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "My first Zoom press conference from home ever. Subject: $112 billion for New York to fight coronavirus. Helpers: My daughter Jessica and my grandson Noah." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Votes to Enact Third Piece of Emergency Legislation, Provide Relief for American Families During Covid-19 Public Health Crisis Rep.Joe Morelle
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Florida Gov has set up checkpoints on I-95 to stop drivers from the NYC area. Instead of trying to scapegoat New Yorkers here's a thought. Look in the mirror. This is the same guy who allowed thousands of spring breakers to wildly party on Florida beaches for days. Shameless." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Because Democrats insisted on these changes, the assistance to people, workers in businesses small, medium, large, the self-employed, freelancers, or gig workers is not just a one-shot deal, but a continuing paycheck that will help during this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "The House just passed the #CARESAct to address the #coronavirus pandemic. America is a resilient nation. We defeated the Great Depression. We defeated Nazi Germany. We defeated Jim Crow. We will defeat #COVID19 as well #FlattenTheCurve #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Cruise industry often registers abroad to avoid US taxes, environmental regs, worker rights Now seems they want a taxpayer-funded bailout?! No--We rebuffed GOP attempts to bailout companies registered abroad Cruise companies registered or organized off our shores won't qualify" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Chairman Nadler Introduces Bill to Help State and Local Prisons Test & Treat COVID-19 Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "The House just passed the bill! Democrats fought to put public health and people and workers first--help for our health system, unemployment insurance on steroids, strict oversight, & more While not a panacea--it will address many of our vital, immediate health and economic needs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 Rep.Elise Stefanik
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Deirdre Finnegan is a nurse at @NYULangone . She and her team are on the frontlines of this crisis fighting hard for New Yorkers and New York families. And here's what they're asking: "We stay here for you. Please stay home for us."" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 Rep.Adriano Espaillat
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats refused to be jammed by Senator Mitch McConnell into accepting a bad bill. We fought to put our healthcare system, people, and workers first and made the bill much better. This @NYTimes article is worth a read:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - ""A damn no" That's what Senator Murray told Senate Democrats about the Republican plan for a $500 billion slush fund. I can't thank @PattyMurray enough for her work fighting to make this bill better for people and workers across America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Clarke Votes in Favor of the Bipartisan CARES ACT to Combat COVID-19 Rep.Yvette Clarke
March 27, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com Inc. - Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Bernie Sanders lead Letter Calling on Amazon to Protect Workers Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 27, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
March 27, 2020 Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Passage of Historic Families & Workers-First Coronavirus Legislation and The Emergency Relief It Sends to New York Rep.Adriano Espaillat
March 27, 2020 Tonko Applauds Passage of $2 Trillion Coronavirus Response Package Rep.Paul Tonko
March 27, 2020 Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Passage of CARES Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 27, 2020 Velazquez on CARES Act Passage Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 27, 2020 Meng Announces House Passage of $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act Rep.Grace Meng
March 27, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Grace Meng Rep.Grace Meng
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Spanberger Presses FDA to Cut Red Tape for Central Virginia Distilleries Producing Hand Sanitizer Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Last night--Republicans didn't want to include provisions to prohibit Pres. Trump, his family, & businesses controlled by govt leaders from receiving funds Treasury will disburse We stared them down These prohibitions and our transparency reqs are in the bill that passed 96-0" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to Chris Kempczinski, President and Chief Executive Official of McDonald's - Harris Leads Call for Large Employers to Enact Emergency Paid Leave Protections Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Wild leads letter to guarantee health care workers paid sick leave Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 44 lawmakers demand answers to administration's unsubstantiated coronavirus claims Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng and Ocasio-Cortez Call on President Trump to Prioritize Transfer of Personal Protective Equipment and Ventilators From National Stockpile to Elmhurst Hospital Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 25, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Is Interviewed About The Defense Protection Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "There are millions of Americans watching us right now, separated from friends & family, unsure when the time will come when life may return to normal. Let us tell them help is on the way. That they are not alone. That this country, this Senate, this government, is here for them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for more than $150 billion for our healthcare system. That includes a new $100 billion fund that is available to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis. Tests, ventilators, beds, protective equipment, medicines, lost revenues, staffing, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought to put people and workers first. We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus. The agreement now reflects those priorities." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are holding up the Coronavirus relief package because of direct payments to displaced employees. They have never been for everyday Americans. And they never will be. House Dems will always stand up #ForThePeople. We. Will. Prevail." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "To Americans across the country, help is on the way. Because we fought to make this bill better: It puts people and workers first, not corporations. It gives more money to our healthcare system, to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for urgent help for small business. My dad was a small businessman, an exterminator. I know how small business people worry and suffer. We wanted to make sure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for our healthcare system We fought to save jobs, millions of small businesses, millions of aviation jobs, more We fought to ensure Americans who lost jobs will be able to pay rent, mortgages, food because of the greatest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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